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A scene from the 2021 Winterfest in Tonasket. Laura Knowlton/file photo

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Holiday magic returns to the valley: Oroville and Tonasket kick off the season

The holiday season will kick off as both Tonasket and Oroville host their annual Christmas festivities, each offering…

Tonasket Food Bank volunteers are gearing up for the holiday season and serving the community. The week of Thanksgiving the food bank will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The doors will be open from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Submitted photo

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Okanogan Family Faire donates $5,000 to Tonasket Food Bank

The Okanogan Family Faire has donated $5,000 to the Tonasket Food Bank as uncertainty continues surrounding supplemental food…

Tonasket City Hall and Library GT File Photo

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Tonasket City Council adopts 2026 Task Force Agreement, approves one-year funding and passes 2026 Tax Levy

Tonasket City Council met Nov. 12, taking action on several key items including adoption of the 2026 NCW…

Cindy Jensen cuts the ribbon, opening her new business, Tamarack Adult Medicine. Oroville WA Chamber of Commerce President Rocky DeVon and Oroville Chamber Secretary Shelly Roberts participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. OWCoC/Submitted photo

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Tamarack Adult Medicine provides a range of medical services

Tamarack Adult Medicine is a new medical practice in Oroville and owner Cindy Jensen is an adult nurse…

A dirt trail winds through a forest with moss, ferns, and tall trees in Olympic National Park. Photo: Spencer Pauley/The Center Square

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WA Forest Practices Board approves new rule restricting timber harvests

The Forest Practices Board approved a water buffer rule drawing criticism from local counties that say their economies…

North Valley Hospital. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo

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North Valley Hospital board reviews Sept. financials, Draft 2026 Budget

The North Valley Hospital Board met Oct. 30, to review September’s financials, hear audit updates and discuss the…

Okanogan County Ballot Box outside the Oroville Police Department. Gary De Von/GT file photo

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Some surprises in general election races with challenged incumbents

The latest count of the Tuesday, Nov. 4 general election results seems to indicate there were a few…

Okanogan County Sheriff patro vehicle. GT file photo

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Man arrested for vehicular homicide in accident involving 11 people

A multiple injury accident in the early morning hours last Saturday resulted in at least one fatality and…

Oroville School Board candidates (clockwise from top left) Traci Neal, Geraline Savoia, Travis Loudon, Valerie Coolidge and Mike Egerton.

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Oroville School board candidates lay out their plans

This week, we gave the candidates for Oroville School Board a chance to answer some questions about what…

State Reps. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium and Andrew Engell, R-Colville, from Washington’s 7th Legislative District, met with Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) Brittny Anderson and Steve Morissette at the Frontier-Patterson border crossing. Submitted photo

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NW Washington lawmakers initiate ‘border summit’ to build stronger ties with Canadian neighbors

Seventh District Legislators took a short trip north to the US/Canadian border to strengthen ties with their neighbors…

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Public invited to share feedback on pedestrian and bicycle improvements in Okanogan County

Online survey on how to better connect Omak, Okanogan and Riverside open through Oct. 17

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Oroville council reviews finances, reports and community concerns

The Oroville City Council addressed several issues on their agenda Sept. 16, covering payroll, utility penalties, and police…

Nearly 500 people filled Main Street Saturday, Sept. 29, for the fifth annual Health Care and Resource Day at the Oroville Farmers Market, an event designed to connect residents with local health, wellness and community services. Submitted photo/North Valley Hospital

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Health Care and Resource Day draws crowd at Oroville Farmers Market

Nearly 500 people filled Main Street Saturday, Sept. 29, for the fifth annual Health Care and Resource Day…